Was really looking forward to watching Vichitram on OTT since I missed the theatre release. It took a while, but finally managed to watch it. The movie takes a loooooong time to kick off. Character development and the family dynamics occupy all of the first half. Lots of mediocre comedy and lackluster scenes. The biggest let down is that none of the character arcs are exploited in the second half. Then why did they set all of this up in the first place? Second half has a bit more meat than the first, but again it's too long and dragged out. The entire movie is two hours and 15 minutes long! Also, the ending was such a let down and so implausible. What started as a haunted horror turns into a weird, no pay off ending. Acting wise, Shine, the mother and the other son were okay. Rest were again below average. If you want to watch a good wholesome horror movie which explore family dynamics, mental issues and horror, watch Bhootakalam. This is not even average.
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Justice to the genre
Akshay_mg5 November 2022
It's been ages since there was a good horror movie in mollywood.
If you can sit through some of the unwanted comedy scenes in the first half I guarantee you that this movie is gonna surprise you.
Some of the jumpscares were really scary,pre climax scenes were really intense.
One thing that this crew should be appreciated is tha way thay revealed mysteries,none of them were spoonfed but they gave us all the pieces for solving the puzzle.
They also deal a very sensitive issue
I'm not saying that this is one of a lifetime theatre experience but you will never get disappointed if you had watched this in theatres.
If you can sit through some of the unwanted comedy scenes in the first half I guarantee you that this movie is gonna surprise you.
Some of the jumpscares were really scary,pre climax scenes were really intense.
One thing that this crew should be appreciated is tha way thay revealed mysteries,none of them were spoonfed but they gave us all the pieces for solving the puzzle.
They also deal a very sensitive issue
I'm not saying that this is one of a lifetime theatre experience but you will never get disappointed if you had watched this in theatres.
Wasted
jinufrancis116 September 2023
It has a ghost in it, but just doesn't have that gist in it. The drama is slow and lackadaisical. Not much interesting. The backstory is really unconvincing. A mother with her 5 sons move to a mansion after the death of his brother (the only person living in it). Bizarre moments keep happening in the house. The plot isn't that tight enough. The end says mystery continues! Okay?. The purpose of this movie is more than just trying to scare the audience. That makes it worth your time. Overall, it is a unique idea with standout performances. This movie tried to get Hollywood level horror, but people are just bored of Hollywood horror.
Must watch theater experience
shasait14 October 2022
'Vichitram' is the latest film directed by Achu Vijayan starring Shine Tom Chacko in the lead role. Arjun Balakrishnan has handled the camera of the movie which is made as a mystery horror suspense thriller. Each movement is created in such a way that it makes the audience tickle. When combined with the music that keeps the audience on edge of curiosity, the movie presents a great mystery to the audience. While watching the movie, the audience will feel like something strange is around us.
Must watch theater experience guys please don't wait for the ott release it's a complete entertainment one.
Must watch theater experience guys please don't wait for the ott release it's a complete entertainment one.
Wasted opportunity
grarunkumar19946 June 2023
Vichithram is a horror mystery that is let down by its sluggish first half and a disappointing climax.
The film starts painfully slow by introducing multiple lead casts, their daily life and drags it for more than an hour with random incidences in their life that holds no relevance in the story. The film tries so hard to keep audience engaged with poor writing. Forced comic elements have been added yet it fails pathetically.
Infact the entire first hour can be skipped.
The film picks pace post interval wherein it enters a usual "Family moves to a haunted house" premise.
Multiple jump scare scenes that usually works are the strong points of the movie, although it gets predictable by the end.
The film ends as complete disappointment by the end as it shifts from a horror to a family drama.
Why so many characters have been added in the plot is a mystery.
Shine Chacko is the only one who carries the entire film which is sad.
Most of the drama happens with no proper reason and an average making makes it even hard to watch.
The film starts painfully slow by introducing multiple lead casts, their daily life and drags it for more than an hour with random incidences in their life that holds no relevance in the story. The film tries so hard to keep audience engaged with poor writing. Forced comic elements have been added yet it fails pathetically.
Infact the entire first hour can be skipped.
The film picks pace post interval wherein it enters a usual "Family moves to a haunted house" premise.
Multiple jump scare scenes that usually works are the strong points of the movie, although it gets predictable by the end.
The film ends as complete disappointment by the end as it shifts from a horror to a family drama.
Why so many characters have been added in the plot is a mystery.
Shine Chacko is the only one who carries the entire film which is sad.
Most of the drama happens with no proper reason and an average making makes it even hard to watch.
Mind Blowing Movie
cw-6417815 October 2022
Vichitram, directed by Achu Vijayan, is certainly following a format that is natural to us. However, it's anything but a film that is without make. In each thriller with a phantom, there will be a section that will show a point by point flashback about what occurred. Jasmine and her five children are the primary characters in this story. Alexander, Jasmine's senior sibling, was the person who lived on Jasmine's familial property. Despite the fact that there is an absence of lucidity first and foremost divides of Vichitram, the endeavors to portray the flashback in a marginally changed way put forth Vichitram an obvious attempt with a good narrative.
Best Plot Twist Ever In Malayalam Movie History
arunjiyeslp10 July 2023
First half filled with light hearted Comedy and family elements, soon to be turn into a horror mood. Slow paced at times. But if you sit through the 2 hours, the final 15 minutes will blow your mind. Excellent performances by while crew, top notch cinematography, Great Direction, Bgm and sound designing. One of the best psychological thriller movies ever released in Malayalam and the very best Malayalam movie ever with a mind-blowing *PLOT TWIST. Shine Tom is excellent in his usual 420 avatar while Balu Varghese is comic relief, Lal is exceptional, Twins acting was realistic, the character who played their mother was also so realistic with her acting.
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